saai3 je5曬嘢晒嘢
Jyutpingsaai3 je5
Yalesaai yéh
Definition
To show off or boast.
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How it's used
This term is derived from the literal meaning of drying things in the sun, which evolved into the metaphorical act of putting one's possessions or achievements out for everyone to see. It carries a strong negative connotation of being pretentious or attention-seeking. It is frequently used in the context of social media posts where someone displays luxury items or expensive experiences.
Examples
He is always showing off on social media, so annoying.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal action of drying clothes in the sun, which is also written as 曬嘢. Context is key, as the latter is a neutral daily chore while the former is a social criticism.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
